A Portion of the Nephron That Can Lie Within the Medulla

question 46

Multiple Choice

A portion of the nephron that can lie within the medulla is the:

• A) proximal tubule.
• B) Bowman capsule.
• C) distal tubule.
• D) loop of Henle.

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